| No Comment |  The Marketing Federation of SA (MFSA) is really trying hard to ramp up its image and put behind it all the negative publicity from the previous year. Its Winter School of Marketing Excellence started in Sandton today, with top speakers on Marketing Leadership, and at really affordable rates to attend. Most speakers gave of their time freely, including the international speakers of the calibre of Business in the Community's Sue Adkins and Interbrand's Tom Blackett, so it's a real pity that the industry isn't out in full force to support the MFSA's sterling efforts to create a unified profile of this industry and polish up its image. Those of us who are here are fortunate in being exposed to these excellent speakers and the opportunity to network with such market leaders at the conference over these three days, as well as the associated events at Markex next door (7 - 9 June) and the MFSA's Brand Awards tomorrow (7 June). A big up to Dee Blackie and her team!
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
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MTN rapped over the knuckles by ASA
Biko investment in Africa Report
Ditch the pitch
Let the games begin... Loeries is open for business!
Holding marketers accountable
Sasol backs the Springboks and calls on media to do same
Telling the South African story of branding...
Are companies going to the blogs?
OFM hits half a million
Retailers use crime detection techniques to thwart robbers
Beeld takes first prize at international newspaper awards
IMC leads top SA business group to Europe
Contact Centres to participate in global benchmarking study
Investment for African development: 'Making it Happen'
| Let the games begin... Loeries is open for business!
[Wingwing Mdlulwa ]  It's game on. The Loerie Awards is officially open for entries and the industry is shifting into its highest gear as directors chain creatives to their desks in a last-minute bid to squeeze every last drop of imagination from their weary employees.
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Marketing | | We live in a Tom Peters World
[Terry Levin]  The world of business is in phenomenal transition, as the power centre moves across the Pacific "at the speed of light", says, arguably the world's top management guru, Tom Peters, appearing in person last week at the Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
A 'wunderful' marketing merger
Two of South Africa's marketing powerhouses have joined up to create the largest direct-to-consumer marketing agency in Africa: WundermanORD. ORD will provide Cape-based experiential marketing expertise to the existing Wunderman network. Wunderman Johannesburg is part of Y&R.
Wine on the menu
Entries are open for the 2005 Diners Club International Winelist of the Year Awards, aimed at encouraging food and wine-serving restaurants to consistently improve the standards of wine lists on offer.
Holding marketers accountable
While the future of brand management might be ringing loud and clear for the accounting fraternity, with brand value now firmly represented on the balance sheet, the new International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS 3 Business Combintaions) is also putting marketers under pressure to build and maintain this new class of asset.
Telling the South African story of branding...
Story telling is internationally recognized as a powerful medium for communicating corporate messages. Africa, and particularly those of us on the southern tip of the continent, have story telling running deep in our veins, and so it is particularly apposite that we should utilize this art form as our key driver for the Brand Awards, 7 June 2005.
Are companies going to the blogs?
[John Bradfield] With the proliferation of blogs, should we take them seriously, and how will they impact PR/corporate communications? Blogging is at an early stage of development and, like the early days of the Internet, predictions about its impact need to be taken with caution. However, although websites were initially viewed skeptically, they now form part of the formal armory of integrated corporate communications tools.
IMC leads top SA business group to Europe
South Africa's search for foreign direct investment, trade and tourism; takes a step forward next month when top business leaders, under the aegis of the Presidential, International Marketing Council (IMC) visit Europe on a high-level business mission. Led by IMC Chair, Wendy Luhabe, the delegation aims to place South Africa at the top of the agenda of the German and British business communities.
Minister urges business to invest in innovation
The Minister for Public Service and Administration, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, has urged South African business to partner with government in developing innovative solutions to the challenges it faces.
IT marketing suffers no fools
The South African IT marketplace is driven by global as well as local players endeavouring to achieve successes in an industry that is by no means free for all. And the same goes for IT marketing teams, staying ahead of the pack, driving global strategies with local flavours and getting the message across effectively are only a few of the challenges they face on a
daily basis.
Investment for African development: 'Making it Happen'
Making investment happen to stimulate African development was the topic of the NEPAD/OECD Investment Initiative held at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, in Entebbe, Uganda last week. The Roundtable was organised under the joint auspices of NEPAD and the OECD Investment Committee, sponsored by the Government of Uganda, with the co-operation of JICA and JETRO of Japan.
Citigate raises the profile of the Special Olympics Team - Citigate SA
 When SAS Institute SA - sponsor of the SA National Special Olympics Floor Hockey team and a client of Citigate Johannesburg - alerted Citigate to the fact that very little had been done in the way of profiling the team participating in the Games, the company immediately sprang into action.
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7-9 June 2005
Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa
SA's premier marketing and promotions exhibition, a showcase of suppliers to the special events and associated industries, and an exhibition of sports sponsorship and associated marketing opportunities, combine to bring you the answers to all your marketing needs. To pre-register, visit www.markex.co.za
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Advertising | | MTN rapped over the knuckles by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa has upheld Vodacom's objection to MTN's misuse of the results of the Interbrand Sampson brand evaluation study published on 8 May 2005 in Financial Mail's AdFocus under the title 'SA's most valuable brands'.
The bird has flown
The Loerie Awards 2005 is officially open for entries and this year, for the first time ever, all entry forms can be submitted online via the website www.theloerieawards.co.za.
Once entries have been completed online, labels are provided for each entry as well as postal labels for the packages of physical work which must be forwarded to the Loerie Awards offices.
AMASA changes its image
 The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) has unveiled its new corporate image designed by Artifact. Rob Smuts, AMASA chairperson,says: "We needed an invigorating and more contemporary look and our new logo embodies these factors."
D&AD produces 8 SA Acceptances
The results of the third of the four Creative Circle endorsed international awards festivals (just Cannes to go) are out: the 2005 D&AD produced eight South African Acceptances into the Annual, spread across five agencies in South Africa.
Ditch the pitch
[Clive Webster] The debate as to whether the advertising pitch has any merit continues to rage. In my experience as first an advertiser, then a marketer and for the past 22 years in perception measurement, I have found that selecting an advertising agency through the pitch process is an exercise in waste and futility. It is entirely possible to choose an ad agency that is exactly suited to delivering upon an advertiser's advertising requirements, without the word 'pitch' ever entering the equation.
Opening doors
 Financial magazine The Economist is literally opening doors at the Johannesburg International Airport. Emblazoned across each automatic sliding entry door is the trademark red banner of The Economist and the words; "funny how they just open for you".Financial magazine The Economist is literally opening doors at the Johannesburg International Airport. Emblazoned across each automatic sliding entry door is the trademark red banner of The Economist and the words; "funny how they just open for you".
GGA cameras have been snapping away at exciting photo shoots! - Goldswain Global Advertising
GGA is currently shooting the next series for Dormac Shipping Repair's monthly e-calendar. Since 2002 Dormac has been producing a provocative calendar that adorns the computer screens of over 15 000 subscribers worldwide!
Cape Town's AMASA party to roar
AMASA CT is hosting a roaring twenties party at Hemisphere, ABSA building Cape Town on the 23 June 2005 at 7pm. Highlights at the party will include a live 5fm broadcast; shooter girls; a welcome drink on arrival; a light supper; prizes for the best dressed and a lucky draw. Proceeds from the party will go to the starfish foundation. For more information and ticket sales, at R75 per head, contact Kirsti Lyall: Klyall@touchline.co.za.
Just berco it
Berco Express has a vision - for customers to say "Just berco it" when they want to courier something in the same vein as "have you hoovered the carpet?" Their branded fleet of vehicles and joint promotions with radio and other key media, such as their current promotion on Kfm and Jacaranda 94.2, form part of this vision. Can it happen? Time will tell, but their marketing drive is on with Berco Express recently being appointed in the Top 300 National Companies in SA.
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| | | Africa told to use friends and expatriates to build the African brand
Existing investors in Africa, existing friends in leadership positions and the Diaspora of Africans living around the world were identified at a plenary session during the World Economic Forum's Africa Economic Summit 2005 in Cape Town on Thursday as key elements in building and projecting a new and positive African brand.
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Cinema | | Racing to the cinema
Shoe and clothing manufacturer Puma recently opted to utilise CineMARK's array of cinema-related communication opportunities to bring its international Formula 1 involvement to life.
Mibiya and his Cow wow Italy
In Italy, on Saturday night, the South African film, Mbiya and his Cow won four major awards at the Ciak Junior Competition. Peace Mnisi who plays the lead role of Mbiya was nominated as best actor. The awards are Grand Jury Prize for best film, Best film award voted by children, Best film award voted by television broadcasters and the Mayor of Treviso award for excellence.
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8 - 10 June 2005, Sandton Sun Intercontinental
Taking into account company objectives, entertainment needs and faultless execution - this is the life of an events co-ordinator. Discover the tools to deliver first class events!
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CRM | | Contact Centres to participate in global benchmarking study
Dimension Data today, 31 May 2005, announced the launch of its eighth global study to benchmark performance levels and best practices within the contact centre industry. The eighth Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report will be published in early 2006, and it is expected to draw participation from over 250 contact centres in over 20 countries around the world.
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Design | | Designing the French way
 The French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI) has launched the nationwide French South African Briefs Design Competition to promote awareness of bilateral trade between South Africa, France and Francophone countries.
It's all action in Volcano Advertising's new Bubbaloo TV ad - Volcano Group
 Themed as 'Release what's inside' is exactly what Volcano Advertising did for the re-launch of the Cadbury's Chappie's Bubbaloo brand. The challenge of the campaign was to capture the lifestyle of the target market by clearly communicating the differentiating qualities of this brand new chewing gum range.
Free research from Corbis Motion footage library - Stock Options
Stock Options announces that its clients can get free footage research from Corbis Motion, leading international source for licensable footage.
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Digital | | Express booking online
South African Express Airways have launched a new website at www.flysax.com, and put the focus squarely on online ticket bookings. Designed and developed by Amorphous New Media, the new site is described as an essential first step to harnessing the power of the internet for the airline.
Manage your marketing on e-mail
The Sales Academy's Managed Email Marketing Service (MEMS) - a managed email marketing service - is now available in South Africa.
MPower becomes Media24 Digital Sales - Media24 Digital Sales
From the 1st of June, MPower New Media Sales will become Media24 Digital Sales. Realigning the Media24 Digital sales & marketing brand with the well-established Media24 trademark.
Be first with all the news - simply dial *120*465# - IOL New Media Sales
Independent Online and ViaMedia have joined forces to launch the most comprehensive mobile news service of its kind, IOL USSD, to South African cell phone users. Every cell phone owner - no matter which handset is used - can access a wide-ranging offering of information by dialling *120*IOL#.
Search engines deliver personal results - Quirk
Yahoo! Research Labs has released a new search tool that allows users to sort their search results according to commercial or informational sites. While still in beta, this is a valuable step in search.
Staff promotions at TEC Multi-Media - TEC Multi-Media
 Directors Leigh Glicksman and Candice Ashwin are delighted to announce Mike Fourie's promotion to Head of Design at TEC Multi-Media.
New eBucks website launched
eBucks rewards programme has launched a new website. eBucks CEO, Lezanne Human, says user feedback has been a focal point of the redesign process. "We have used the input received via our previous website and call centre as the guiding principle behind the site's new look and feel. Essentially, we have adhered to the principle that user-friendliness is what will make any site a success."
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Eventing | | Fashion gets a new face
 Nonhlanhla Gasa has been appointed as the new face of SA Fashion Week 2005 to represent its fresh approach to local fashion. Fashion Week 2005 takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre (Johannesburg) from 28-31 July 2005.
A conference for the conference industry
A huge increase in the number of foreign delegates attending international conferences in South Africa and a strong growth in conference bookings are two significant recent trends in the conference industry.
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Clickatell, the world's most popular SMS Gateway has launched its two-way messaging application known as Clickatell ICM (Interactive Campaign Management). Features include; simple management of standard & premium rate numbers, shortcode & keyword management, reply text setup, bulk SMS, and detailed reports. Sign up today! |
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Magazines | | Hot property
 The Property Magazine celebrated its first anniversary in April with one-million copies already in the market and a KwaZulu-Natal edition in the pipeline. Managing Director Tony Vaughan says the success of the Cape Town edition of the Property Magazine meant they could bring forward the launch of their Gauteng edition and plan a launch party for the October 2005 KZN edition.
Peering in your crystal awards ball
People magazine is hosting its 5th annual Crystal Awards to celebrate homebred talent, with readers of the Caxton Magazines title voting to decide on the celebrity nominees in each category as well as who walks away with a Crystal Award.
Visited by an angel
Johannesburg non-profit organization the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), which works through its Gender-Based Violence Programme to help eradicate violence against women and girls, will be the recipient of a R160 000 grant from Oprah's Angel Network. The Oprah's Angel Network Award will be presented at O, The Oprah Magazine's "Live Your Best Life" event being held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday, 11 June 2005.
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| | | Biko investment in Africa Report
Biko Investments has taken a 30% equity stake in Africa Report, programme supplier to CNBC Europe, the international business channel. Africa Report is a weekly 30-minute programme that showcases the very best of African business on CNBC Europe at prime time.
Sasol backs the Springboks and calls on media to do same
Sasol has launched a R75 000 national Sasol Springbok Media Competition aimed at promoting national pride and the love of Springbok rugby. Sasol launched the competition to highlight the key role the media plays in rugby.
Dr Ramphele key note speaker at the launch of Let's Do Business - Top Companies Publishing
 1 June 2005 saw the launch of 'Let's Do Business', a new business initiative from Fletcher Media Holdings which aims to promote trade and investment through the generation of economic interest from both the local and international business community.
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The twelfth Anglo American-Sowetan Young Communicators Awards take place on Saturday 4 June, with participants competing for education bursaries. The Anglo American-Sowetan Young Communicators Awards public speaking competition is open to grade 11 and 12 learners who do not speak English as a first language. The contest requires the contestants to deliver a prepared speech on a topic of their own choice as well as a short impromptu speech.
Beeld takes first prize at international newspaper awards
 The International Newspaper Marketing Association (INMA) has declared daily Afrikaans newspaper, Beeld, First Prize Winner in the circulation category 75 000 - 300 000, awarded for excellence in Newspaper marketing worldwide.
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 Street Pole Ads are enjoying a phenomenal take-up on the latest outdoor media offering in their stable, with sales on Illuminated Mini Billboards up by more than 600% since completion of development earlier this year.
Discovering shopping mall ads
 Shopping Mall advertising company Primall Media, tasked with engaging Discovery Health members to apply for their own Discovery Cards, prompted 90 000 applications during a two-month nationwide launch.
Calling all Telkom users
Telkom commissioned ComutaNet to create awareness amongst economically active commuters of its latest product offering - WorldCall Charge/Calling Cards. Telkom elected to utilise ComutaNet's standard moving trailers and employed six standard trailers, moving them between some of South Africa's busiest taxi ranks, to sustain the promotion.
F2F and Illovo Sugar sweeten things up... - Primedia Face 2 Face
 Illovo Sugar sweetened up the lives of less fortunate school children in the KwaZulu Natal region, by making use of Primedia Face 2 Face's social responsibility initiative, the Lapdesk.
Nampak at the movies
 The Letter Corporation's three-month campaign for Nampak in various cinemas last year has convinced Nampak to embark on a 12-month campaign this year. Executions of Nampak's single and double-ply range of "Twinsoft" tissues and "Lifestyle" sanitary towels can be seen in cinema, bar, restaurant and nightclub washrooms throughout the country.
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Printing | | Agencies to win big with stacks of iPods - Creda Communications
Winter promises to be much more fun this year with Creda's Apple iPod promotion. All marketing and advertising agencies that spend target amounts with Creda in the upcoming three months will be receiving sought after iPods and accessories.
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Production | | USA recognise Fresh Eye director's talent - Fresh Eye Film Productions
 Talent scouts from New York based film production company - Double Wide Media (DWM) have identified our very own comedian turned successful commercials director - Bevan Cullinan as one of the best directing talents currently around.
Terraplane delivers SuperSport for Ogilvy Johannesburg - Terraplane
 Commercials production house, Terraplane, has delivered a dull and dreary 60-second television commercial for SuperSport. However, far from being disappointed, South Africa's leading sports channel and its agency, Ogilvy Johannesburg, couldn't be more pleased: the commercial is exactly to brief.
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Livewired Communications has issued a challenge to marketing, PR and media professionals to join together in an awareness campaign to change perceptions that HIV testing is only for the sick. The Livewired team made a collective decision this week to get tested for HIV at New Start - a voluntary counselling and testing centre in Johannesburg.
Writers Write and Do Publish - The Write Co.
14 authors with publishing contracts! Not bad for a company that started off teaching its courses from a clubhouse in Fourways Gardens 3 years ago.
24-7 Solutions adds funnel.co.za to growing list of brand clients - 24-7 Solutions
Johannesburg-based PR company 24-7 Solutions further entrenched its position in the brand market by media managing the launch of SA's first pay-per-click internet search engine funnel.co.za.
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Radio | | OFM hits half a million
Radio Station OFM has breached the half-a-million mark in listeners, representing a significant step in its five-year plan to make OFM a major player in the broadcasting industry in South Africa.
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| | | theWorksquad is moving and shaking... - theWorksquad
Career Coaching is becoming a stronger tool which makes us realize it's importance and therefore the value of continuing to enhance and provide the right ambience to our career movers. Therefore we have taken the next valuable step to extend our home to accommodate the demand for this service...
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| | | Survey shows African citizens see 2005 as a year of opportunity - Markinor
The World Economic Forum's Africa Economic Summit opens this week in Cape Town (1 - 3 June) with results from an extensive survey of the people of Africa. Compiled from the Gallup International Voice of the People Survey, carried out exclusively for the World Economic Forum, the results show that the people of Africa are more optimistic about the prospects for 2005 when compared with the previous year.
Girl children in the workplace - reflections of a mother in the workplace - Eighty20
[Illana Melzer] In an article that appeared in the Business Day on May 10, 2005, S'bu Mngadi, the corporate and strategy officer of Cell C writes about the importance of Take a Girl Child to Work Day, an initiative it sponsors. As someone who once was a girl child and is now privileged enough to work, I fully support the campaign's laudable intentions.
Value added packs under the spotlight - Promotional Intelligence
Stand in front of most supermarket shelves and you will be bombarded with a number of products promising some form of value added offering.
Baby products: a booming industry - ACNielsen
Now one of the fastest growing sectors within in the retail trade, FMCG baby categories have seen a fantastic turn-around in performance over the past year.
Lower food prices has consumers asking, please may we have some more? - ACNielsen
According to ACNielsen, by December last year annualised food inflation at retailers had dropped from a high of 16.3% in February 2003, to 2.3%, which in turn affected food prices, local retail strategies and consumer purchasing behaviour.
Research around the globe
Research Surveys (RS) and its sister company, The Customer Equity Company, are celebrating a hat trick for their intellectual property: Dr. Jannie Hofmeyr was invited to be a keynote speaker at the 51st American Research Foundation (ARF) annual conference in New York City; Neil Higgs was a speaker at the Academy of Marketing Science conference held in Tampa, Florida, recently; and Patience Muyambo walked off with the Best First Time Presenter award at SAMRA as well as the award for the Most Enjoyable Presentation for her paper 'Through the Eye of the Tiger - Dispelling the Myth of the Emerging Black Market'.
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Sandton based entertainment property licensing and marketing agency Stimulii, is launching Dreamworks Studio's animated blockbuster consumer products and merchandising campaign for Madagascar.
Retailers use crime detection techniques to thwart robbers
The recently launched Crime Prevention Programme, created as a result of an increase in armed robberies, noted in a Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) survey, successfully thwarted four armed robbery attempts this past weekend.
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BBC Worldwide, the commercial consumer arm of the BBC, has reached a new agreement with satellite television platform MultiChoice to continue provision of its international channels, BBC Prime and BBC Food, across sub Saharan Africa.
M-Net open time to end in 2007
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has decided to close the two-hour free-to-air M-Net Open Time window as of 1 April 2007. Icasa chairman, Mandla Langa, says that the decision was taken to ensure fair competition between broadcasters as the market opens up to new subscription broadcasters later this year.
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Forums | | Loerie CRM froth
Scanning the categories for the new, improved and sunblocked Loeries, we notice that CRM has been dropped from the entry list. What remains are those cobweb encrusted Direct Mail ads and junk mailings over which the judges will no doubt mainfully remain awake while assessing which Outsurance offer out-pulled another. Shame on them. What is your view?
Great future for Private Label Brands. True or False?
What are the future of manufacturer brands compared to private label brands, specifically in SA and how will it influence people involved in the communication industry eg. brand, sales, marketing, advertising managers. What is your view?
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New accounts | | Launch of new BEE event and conference management company, OrangeK - more infoFlexicell chooses TBM's ABSA network nationwide - more infoGlam Slam takes on KTV Market Day for the third year running - more infoSouth African Express Airways launch their new website www.flysax.com. - more infoMixology hits the right note with T.O.M.S - more infoThree wins in four months for King James Johannesburg - more infoLara Ross Publicity appointed to Capestorm - more infoCitigate was involved in the PR for the SA Special Olympics team at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Japan.
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People on the move | | Carlo van Onselen launches funk.kom - more infoBrandUnlimited appoints Liam Minifie as Marketing Assistant.Gabrielle Palmer has been appointed PR Manager for The Westcliff and for Orient-Express Safaris lodges in Botswana.Natano Brache joins Inroads as Senior Strategist - more infoAndrew George, winner of the 2004 Cannes/Shots Young Director's Award, joins Pistoleros Films - more infoTania Savage has been appointed Personal Assistant to the Director at Primestars Marketing.Kick Off magazine appoints new staff - more infoAhmed Loonat has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Grey Global SA.Tarsus Technologies appoints Emma Scott as Marketing Manager - more infoThobeka Msimango and Sihle Bhengu join BMW Group Communications - more info
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Events to diarise | | Communicating to children and Tweens effectively - Youth Dynamix, Rivonia, 08 Jun
Join us for a breakfast session on the 3-7 and 8-12 year old market and how to communicate effectively to them.
Clean as a Bone - The Write Co, Sandton, 13 Jun
How to produce clean, straightforward English.
Flying Solo Mixer - Flying Solo, Johannesburg, 15 Jun
Flying Solo is hosting its second networking Mixer giving freelancers and owners of one-man companies in the advertising and related industries a chance to meet and mingle with other people in their industry.
Romancing the Dollar - The Write Co, Sandton, 18 Jun
Make money writing romance. Aspiring romance authors learn how in just 1 day!
Improve Basic Business Writing Skills - The Write Co, Sandton, 20 Jun
This course teaches the basics of English grammar with a view to helping students to write clearly, cleanly and with confidence.
Grammar Wars - The Write Co, Sandton, 20 Jun
A grasp of the fundamentals of English.
Business Brainstorming - The Write Co, Sandton, 21 Jun
Brainstorming and copywriting workshop.
Weapon of Mass Persuasion - The Write Co, Sandton, 21 Jun
One-day workshop on Copywriting
2005 AMASA Party - AMASA, Cape Town, 23 Jun
AMASA CT is hosting a roaring twenties party at Hemisphere, ABSA building in Cape Town on the 23 June 2005 at 7pm.
Make Money Freelancing - The Write Co, Sandton, 25 Jun
This intensive one-day workshop will equip you with the tools to make money as a freelance writer.
Basic Reporting Skills - junior / intermediate - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 27 Jun
This course will be presented by Janine Lazarus, who has worked in both mainstream print as well as electronic media for the last 20 years.
Improve your Sub-Editing Skills - The Write Co, Sandton, 27 Jun
This course is for people working in the media, especially those with limited sub-editing experience.
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Upcoming events | | | New Media in the 21st Century - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 06 JunCertificate in PR Practice - PRISA Education & Training , Durban, 06 JunPromotional Strategy - IMM GSM, Durban, 06 JunComprehensive Desktop Publishing - CityVarsity short courses, Gardens, Cape Town, 06 JunComprehensive DTP evening classes - CityVarsity, Gardens, Cape Town, 06 JunSpecial Event Management - PRISA, Randburg, 06 JunWinter School of Marketing - mfsa, Sandton - Johannesburg, 06 JunAdvanced Programme in Direct and Interactive Marketing - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 06 JunWinning web texts and web sites - Language Centre, Stellenbosch University , 06 JunInsight series - TrendYouth update - UCT Unilever Institute’s , Ctn, Jhb, 07 Jun | More... Submit an event
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A great opportunity within a multinational ad agency, to utilise your account management experience by working on a leading global FMCG brand. - read more...
Copywriter - Johannesburg
Copywriter - large bank. Writing of brochures, speeches, advertorials, letters, etc. Managing events. Excellent writing skills and ability to proofread crucial. Language degree and experience in communications an advantage. - read more...
Editor - Cape Town
Specialist Wine industry media
Manage the editorial, look & feel, advertorial and features of an exciting range of publications for the wine & tourism industry. - read more...
Media Telesales/Media Admin/Production Admin - Cape Town
Dynamic publishing team, based in CBD periphery is looking for a dynamic individual. Duties include media telesales/sales admin as well as production admin & general office admin duties. - read more...
Traffic Manager - Johannesburg
Organised, assertive project manager for ad agency and interactive multimedia company. Experience in traffic systems, procedures, MS Office and preferably project management software. Effective manager of people, tasks and deadlines. - read more...
Project Manager/Communication Consultant - Sandton
Large Blue Chip concern requires the skills of a communications consultant who will be required to update and maintain a member focused internet site.
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Documentary Maker - Auckland Park
MEC is affiliating with HK broadcasters to provide a variety of genres programs.
Join us where you can express your innovative ideas which will reflect our culture, country difference & diversity. - read more...
Graphic Designer Med Weight - Northern Johannesburg
Dynamic design company looking for someone who really loves design, wants to work on great brands and win some awards along the way. Work hard, grow with us, have fun. - read more...
Traffic Manager - Johannesburg
Traffic Manager with at least 5 years experience to work at a leading agency on their portfolio of FMCG accounts. TV experience absolutely essential. - read more...
Sales Executive - Female - Johannesburg
Looking for a young dynamic female with good sales and customer service experience to work on a female health and beauty publication. Must be creative, well groomed and health conscious. - read more...
Sales Executive and Sales Manager - Johannesburg
Looking for a female executive with at least 2 years of solid sales experience as well as an experienced female sales manager. You will work in the exciting world of decor. - read more...
Account Manager - Fourways
Are you dynamic, confident, self-motivated and AMBITIOUS? Need a new challenge? Enjoy working in a small agency environment. We are looking for an Account Manager. Is it you? - read more...
Online Sales Executive - Gauteng & Cape Town
Leading online news publisher the Mail & Guardian Online is seeking an online sales executive to generate marketing and sales opportunities and to direct clients and advertising agencies in Gauteng and Cape Town to achieve set monthly targets. - read more...
Junior Client Service/Project/Admin Manager - Randburg
Dynamic New Media Agency is looking for someone in client service to "crack the whip". We are seeking a young and dynamic individual for a full-time position. - read more...
Website Developer - Melrose North
For one of SA's leading research houses. Apply if you have an understanding of marketing principles and superb website design, development, hosting and maintenance skills. - read more...
Account Manager - Public Relations - JHB Northern Suburbs
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Account Executive - Public Relations - JHB Northern Suburbs
Public Relations Consultancy specialising in IT PR requires a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated Account Executive for a portfolio of leading ICT brands. An opportunity to grow in your PR career. - read more...
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Media24 Digital is the digital arm of multi-media group Media24 - and SA's #1 online publisher. Incorporating News24.com - the country's leading breaking news portal with an audience in excess of 1 million visitors monthly - as well as a quality bouquet of market leading niche brands, Media24 Digital offers a superior platform to reach and influence your target market.
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